An investigation by the Prisons and Probation inspectorates has concluded that many young offenders are being "set up to fail" with children not being effectively prepared to re-enter their communities and start to live safe law-abiding lives.
The provision of suitable accommodation was found to be an ongoing issue, with some children not knowing where they were going to live until the day of release, and services they needed often not in place to help them resettle.
Among other things, the inspectorates recommend the establishment of a national network of community-based accommodation for children who posed the highest risks to the public.
Justin Russell, chief inspector of probation, says the current system needs changing.
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